Police and council workers have visited students during freshers week telling them they are banned from holding rowdy parties.

Officers, joined by town hall workers and university chiefs, have been out and about in party hotspots in Fallowfield urging the new intake of students to respect their neighbours or face being prosecuted.

Officials are concentrating on 10 streets, which were revealed as the worst in Manchester for out-of-control house parties by the M.E.N. in June. It follows a huge surge in complaints in recent years.

The town hall launched a major crackdown on party animals earlier this year, warning student revellers they could face jail if they got too wild

Nigel Murphy, the council’s neighbourhoods spokesman, said: “Residents should never have to put up with loud parties, and cracking down on this problem is a major priority for us.

“Students who live on these streets may think they are in a ‘student area’ - but in fact the majority of people who live there are permanent residents who are working full time and bringing up families.

“We’re asking students to be aware of this, respect their neighbours, and think again before holding noisy parties – because if they don’t then we can and will take serious action against them.”

GMP Chief Inspector Steve McFarlane, said: “We work closely with Universities, the Council and landlords to endorse responsible behaviour and to help students be respectful neighbours.

“Manchester has fantastic, diverse communities and students need to embrace and complement this – they need to know that when they move into accommodation off campus they are becoming honorary residents and neighbours.

“We want students to enjoy the thriving culture and nightlife that Manchester has to offer but at the same time be aware that loud parties can significantly impact on neighbours and the wider community.”